Director of Admissions

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The University of California, Irvine School of Law is the culmination of several generations of revolutionary dreamers. Those not satisfied with the status quo who wanted to redefine, reimagine and reinvent legal education. It celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2018 and began its second decade a larger, stronger, more dynamic academic institution than its founders could have ever imagined. UCI Law provides an innovative and comprehensive curriculum, and prioritizes public service and a commitment to diversity within the legal profession. UCI Law continues to rank highly.We look forward to continuing our remarkable journey with our faculty, staff, students, alumni and community partners.

The Office of Admissions and Student Financial Services is tasked with 3 major responsibilities. It oversees the Law School's pipeline initiatives. It recruits, admits, awards, and matriculates students annually into UCI Law's full-time JD program. Annually, it receives 4000+ applications for an incoming JD class consisting of 180 seats. It also provides support and resources to all the law students in the areas of billing, collections, payments, disbursements, and loan administration.Finally, it administers the UCI Law Loan Repayment Assistance Program for eligible alumni. Pipeline initiatives increase diversity in the law school applicant pool and the legal community by demystifying legal education, increasing participants' academic competitiveness for admission to law school, and facilitating participants' entry into the profession.

Your Role on the Team

Working closely with the Assistant Dean of Admissions and Student Financial Services, the Director will serve as the day-to-day leader of the J.D. Admissions team and coordinate their efforts to recruit, admit, and yield the future J.D. members of the UCI School of Law community. Assist in the development and execution of policies and practices that affect J.D. student recruitment and enrollment- including but not limited to: file review, yield management, and scholarship practices ensuring that throughout their interactions with the UCI Law School community, potential students receive personalized and responsive attention. Represent UCI at recruitment events.Oversee the selection process of special scholarships including the Public Service Scholars.Evaluate the effectiveness of the marketing and recruitment plans or communications and implement improvements annually. Independently oversees day-to-day operations, and determines goals and performance expectations of subordinates. Makes recommendations on improvements to program / function to manager(s).

The candidate should be detail-oriented, possess excellent communication skills, be able to manage complicated projects, and analyze data.Moreover, the candidate should demonstrate an exemplary work ethic, complex project management involving multiple stakeholders (from initiation to execution) a strong sense of initiative, discretion, sensitivity, and excellent judgment. A successful candidate will need to demonstrate a keen interest in the identification and recruitment of a diverse and talented student body, committing to the Law School's mission of inclusive excellence.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

• Effective writing and editing skills, including experience developing policy / procedures, reports and presentations.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and other business software.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize critical thinking skills to analyze problems and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to understand and interpret complex documents and data specifications.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.
• Strong knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs and knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment.
• Ability to manage projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration and leadership
• Demonstrated ability in supervising the work of others and the ability to organize and set priorities that accurately reflect department goals and objectives.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

Preferred:

• J.D. degree or relevant M.A./M.S.
• 4-6 yearsDemonstrated ability in supervising the work of others and the ability to organize and set priorities that accurately reflect department goals and objectives. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and other business software. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Ability to understand and interpret complex documents and data specifications.
• 4-6 yearsRelevant experience associated with all job duties and responsibilities, and previous staff supervision.

Special Conditions:

• Ability to travel and participate in regional and national travel to admissions recruiting events.
• Mandatory evening/weekend engagement for Admissions seasonal events.
• Driver’s License required.

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $81,600.00- $110,000.00 (Annual).

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or [email protected].

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization